An Albanian businessman convicted of tax evasion by the Court of Tirana has been arrested in England with the aim of extradition to our country.
Armando XEKA, 33, was arrested on the basis of an international arrest warrant issued by Interpol Tirana.
The London court was told that Xeka was sentenced to 4 years and 6 months in prison for being involved in a tax evasion scheme and concealing income in collaboration.
Armando Xeka, according to court documents, had entered England illegally.
Prosecutor Bledar Valikaj’s investigations in 2021 revealed that Xeka and 5 other businessmen are accused of two million euros in tax evasion and concealment of income.
The six involved in this scheme were administrators of textile and plumbing companies who imported goods from China but did not declare the sales.
Armando Xeka will remain in custody in London until 27/08/2026, when his second request for conditional release against a financial guarantee will be considered.